RRT, Days

Piedmont; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Piedmont Augusta Hospital is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide patient assessments, respiratory care procedures, blood gas analysis, and education in adult care areas.

Education required is an Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences; licensure as an RRT in Georgia and current BCLS/ACLS certifications are required. No experience is required, though 1 year of respiratory care experience is preferred. A sign-on bonus is available.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences required.
• No experience required; 1 year of experience preferred.
• Credentialed by the NBRC as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) and licensed by the State of Georgia required.
• Current certifications in BCLS and ACLS required.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments and general respiratory care procedures.
• Conduct blood gas analysis and critical care procedures in adult care areas.
• Maintain and manage respiratory equipment and educate patients and families.

Education

Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences

Job description

Responsibilities

Performing patient assessments, general respiratory care procedures and protocols, critical care procedures in adult care areas, blood gas analysis, maintenance and management of all equipment and patient education.

Overview

Sign-on Bonus Available

Qualifications

Education

• Associates Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences Required

Work Experience

• No experience required Required
• 1 year of experience in performing professional respiratory duties Preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• Credentialed by the National Board for Respiratory Care as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) and Licensed by the State of Georgia under the Composite State Board of Medical Examiners Required

Additional Licenses and Certifications

• Current certifications in BCLS, ACLS Required

Business Unit : Company Name:

Piedmont Augusta Hospital